Police News

Traffic Alert – Wingate Street

Drivers should expect delays in the vicinity of Wingate Street Tuesday-Saturday, March 19-23, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.

Fred Smith Co., a private contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, will close the portion of Wingate Street from Stadium Drive to West Pine...Read more

03/18/2019

Police investigating hit and run

Wake Forest Police are requesting the public’s help locating the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run earlier this evening.

Just after 7:30 p.m. officer responded to a hit and run involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Forestville Road and Song Sparrow Drive.

03/14/2019

Residents Invited to “Coffee with a Cop” on April 5

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) will co-host “Coffee with a Cop” on Friday, April 5, from 7-9 a.m. at the Wake Forest Coffee Company, 156 S. White St.

“Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement and community...Read more

03/13/2019

Park in the direction of traffic flow or risk a fine

Police officials are reminding Wake Forest motorists to park in the direction of traffic flow or risk a $25 fine.

Wording in Sec. 30-251 of the Town’s Code of Ordinances addresses “Parking in direction of traffic flow:”

“Parking shall be established in the direction of traffic...Read more

03/12/2019

Police requesting public's assistance locating Timothy Crowe

Wake Forest Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Timothy James Crowe (photo shown) in connection with the residential breaking and entering that occurred Thursday, Feb. 7, at 3273 Mountain Hill Dr.

Crowe will be charged with breaking and entering and larceny after breaking and...Read more

03/08/2019

Traffic Alert – South White Street

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (CORPUD) will close the portion of South White Street from East Holding Avenue to Elm Avenue Wednesday-Thursday, March 6-7, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day

The road closure is necessary to allow crews to repair a sewer main along the 500 block...Read more

03/04/2019

Traffic Alert – East Juniper Avenue

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (CORPUD) will close the portion of East Juniper Avenue from North White Street to North Taylor Street Tuesday, March 5, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

The road closure is necessary to allow crews to repair sewer service along the 300 block of Juniper...Read more

03/04/2019

Commercial motor vehicle parking now restricted on Town roads

Wake Forest officials are urging commercial motor vehicle operators to stop parking along Town roads or risk being ticketed and fined.

During its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, the Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance that restricts commercial motor vehicle parking...Read more

02/20/2019

Pratt sentenced to 42-63 months in prison for Supercuts robbery

Dean Dacosta Pratt has pled guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the Nov. 25, 2018, robbery at the Wake Forest Supercuts, 12520-501 Capital Blvd. He also pled guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the Nov. 23, 2018, robbery at the Apex Great Clips,...Read more

02/19/2019

Traffic Alert – Wingate Street

Drivers should expect delays in the vicinity of Wingate Street Monday, Feb. 18, between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Wake Forest Power will close the portion of Wingate Street from Stadium Drive/North Avenue to Durham Road/South Avenue to allow crews to finish removing overhead utility lines and...Read more

02/15/2019